Rebecca Lee's experience highlights the personal identity struggle faced by adoptees, who often feel incomplete without a connection to their birth heritage. "I was adopted and got a Dutch name but I never felt completely Dutch... now I feel more whole." This encapsulates the profound emotional impact of names on identity and belonging, particularly in multicultural contexts.
The Dutch legal framework appears outdated and inequitable, as emphasized by Linde Bryk of the women’s rights organization. She noted that the law 'disadvantages and indirectly discriminates mothers' and conflicts with established human rights. It demonstrates a need for immediate reforms to align with modern societal values and gender equality.
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